Board Games & Puzzles
Pokémon tabletop compared: which game fits your group, age range, and budget.
Pokémon Legends Z-A: Switch, Switch 2, and the Lumiose Steelbook Ranked 14 Days Before Launch
October 2, 2026
Three formats of Pokémon Legends Z-A are live right now. The Switch 2 edition is undercutting the Switch edition at import sellers. Here is where every version lands 14 days before October 16.
14 Days Until Pokémon Legends Z-A: The Pre-Launch Checklist
October 2, 2026
Pokémon Legends Z-A launches October 16. From the Switch vs Switch 2 edition call to the Mega Lucario Z plush and ME06 pre-order timing, here is every purchase decision to make in the next two weeks.
Pokémon 2026 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Picks Across Every Category and Budget
October 2, 2026
The best Pokémon gifts for 2026: plush toys, games, TCG sets, and countdown calendars ranked by budget. From $19.99 character plush to pre-order ETBs, here's the full cross-category picture.
Pokémon Legends Z-A in 2026: Switch vs Switch 2, Price Guide, and the Kalos Connection
September 15, 2026
Pokémon Legends Z-A comes in two editions: one for Nintendo Switch, one for Switch 2 only. Here's which to buy, where to find the best price, and why the timing matters for TCG collectors.
LEGO Pokémon Sets in 2026: From $60 Starters to the $999 Kanto Trio
September 10, 2026
The complete LEGO Pokémon buyer's guide for 2026: standard character builds, SMART Play explained, and the premium Kanto Starter Trio timed to the 30th Celebration.
Pokémon GameBoy Games: The Collector's Price Guide for Gen 1, 2, and 3
September 10, 2026
A generation-by-generation price guide for Pokémon GameBoy cartridges in 2026: Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, and more. What the price spread means and what to look for before you buy.
Pokémon Labyrinth: The Board Game Worth Having Even If You Don't Collect Cards
September 6, 2026
Pokémon Labyrinth is Ravensburger's maze-shifting board game for 2-4 players aged 7 and up. Here's how it works, who it's for, and what you'll pay across independent shops.
Pokémon TCG Battle Academy 2022 vs 2024: Which Version is Worth Buying?
September 5, 2026
Two versions, three decks each, one big price gap. Here's exactly which Pokémon TCG Battle Academy to buy in 2026 and who each version is actually for.
Pokémon Model Kits: How to Pick Your First Bandai Build
August 25, 2026
Pokémon model kits by Bandai range from $9.99 snap-together Quick!! builds to $27 Mega Rayquaza sets. This guide explains every series and tells you which kit to buy first.
Pokémon Advent Calendars in 2026: Three Types, Very Different Contents
August 23, 2026
Three distinct Pokémon advent calendars are available in 2026: the TCG Holiday Calendar, Funko Bitty Pop, and battle-figure sets. Here is what is inside each type and who each one suits.
Pokémon Puzzles and Jigsaws: Every Format Explained Before You Buy
August 9, 2026
Not all Pokémon puzzles are the same. From standard 1000-piece Ravensburger sets to Ensky's reversible Mosaic Art and transparent Artcrystal formats, here's how to choose the right one.
Which Pokémon Nintendo Switch Game Should You Buy in 2026?
August 7, 2026
A plain-language buyer's guide to every Pokémon Nintendo Switch game in 2026: Scarlet, Violet, Sword, Shield, Legends Arceus, Shining Pearl, and Legends Z-A compared by experience type and price.
Pokémon Board Games Compared: Which One Should You Buy?
July 29, 2026
A comparison of Pokémon board games available in 2026, covering Battle Academy, Monopoly Pokémon, Ravensburger Labyrinth, and Splendor Pokémon Edition, with picks for every type of player.